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CHRISTINE DRAKE

Port Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Experienced with payroll systems and regulatory compliance. Utilizes strong analytical skills to ensure accurate and timely payroll disbursements. Knowledge of payroll software and problem-solving capabilities, contributing to streamlined payroll operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll and Compliance Administrator

Dominion Lending Centers Inc
04.2022 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated the timely and accurate payment of commissions received from lenders and lawyers through our internal system.
  • Reviewed compliance packages to ensure all required documents are submitted before processing payments to agents.
  • Applied and tracked expense charges to agents using our internal system.
  • Prepared and emailed outstanding expense and commission reports to franchise owners and/or agents.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to commission and expense related inquiries from agents and franchise owners.
  • Generated reports for franchise owners and management as requested.
  • Recommended and helped implement policy and procedural improvements to streamline workflows.
  • Performed general administrative duties to support the team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Managed approximately 30-50 incoming emails per day from agents and franchise owners.

Accounts Payable Administrator/HR Assistant

Kanto Living Inc
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices
  • Perform data entry associated with accounts payable
  • Reconciliation of employee expenses
  • Process cheque runs, wire requests and online bill payments on a regular basis
  • Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
  • Address and respond to vendor inquiries
  • Ensure policies and procedures are followed
  • Perform bank deposits
  • Provides coverage during absences of Finance/Administration staff
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by Accounting Manager and CFO
  • Maintain office supply inventory
  • Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
  • Help HR department (update sick/vacation spreadsheets)
  • Managed vendor invoices and ensured timely payments to maintain positive supplier relationships.
  • Prepared weekly check runs for approved invoices, delivering accurate payments to vendors on time.

Accounts Payable Administrator

Torrent Shotcrete
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Data entry into a new maintenance database Upkeep.
  • Reconciling month end statements.
  • Maintenance and filing of all invoices.
  • Helping with fiscal year end archiving.
  • General help wherever needed
  • Processed and reconciled vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Prepared weekly check runs for approved invoices, delivering accurate payments to vendors on time.
  • Communicated with other departments to verify purchases.
  • Entered purchase orders, invoices and payments into company accounting system.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, facilitating open communication for effective issue resolution.

Recruiting Manager

Dana Hospitality Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Posting for multiple units of current jobs on social media and job sites.
  • Screening and setting up interviews with potential candidates
  • Completion and submission of all new hire and health and safety paperwork.
  • Collaborated with leadership to refine onboarding processes, enhancing new hire integration and retention.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
  • Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
  • Negotiated job offers to attract top talent and keep organization competitive in job market.

Food Service Manager

Compass Group Canada
09.2012 - 12.2017
  • Manage the restaurant and catering department to organizational and client standards to meet fiscal and operational objectives.
  • Monitor and ensure organizational direction and regulatory compliance pertaining to cleanliness, organization, visual appeal, and customer service/satisfaction.
  • Source and book catering orders, and organizing their timely production and delivery.
  • Calculate invoice totals, affecting the production and delivery of these invoices, and accounting for any collection of funds from such activities.
  • Manage cash transactions, balance daily sales and revenue deposits, accounting and recording all transactions as is required.
  • Manage HR activities related to payroll, staffing levels, work schedules, vacations, sick leave and WCB issues.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Food and Beverage Management

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Internet and communication applications
  • Customer service
  • Payroll processing
  • Expense reimbursements
  • Payroll software proficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Excel proficiency
  • Microsoft office
  • Maintaining employee records
  • Timekeeping management
  • Payroll auditing
  • Check processing
  • Dependable and adaptable

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Anti-Money Laundering Course for the Mortgage Sector - September 25, 2025


Timeline

Payroll and Compliance Administrator

Dominion Lending Centers Inc
04.2022 - 06.2025

Accounts Payable Administrator/HR Assistant

Kanto Living Inc
07.2020 - 09.2021

Accounts Payable Administrator

Torrent Shotcrete
08.2019 - 03.2020

Recruiting Manager

Dana Hospitality Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2018

Food Service Manager

Compass Group Canada
09.2012 - 12.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Food and Beverage Management

Vancouver Community College
CHRISTINE DRAKE